Job Description
Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
The Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides comprehensive care for patients with autoimmune, inflammatory, and musculoskeletal diseases. Working collaboratively with rheumatologists and multidisciplinary care teams, this role focuses on evaluation, diagnosis, and long-term management of chronic rheumatologic conditions using evidence-based, patient-centered care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Evaluate and manage patients with rheumatologic and autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, vasculitis, osteoporosis, and connective tissue diseases
- Perform comprehensive histories, physical examinations, and ongoing patient assessments
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising rheumatologists
- Prescribe and manage disease-modifying therapies, biologic ...